PSA and reminder:
The terms "blacklist" and "whitelist" are racially charged. Please use "blocklist" and "allowlist" instead.
Yes, the terms are old. Yes they're not directly based on race. But they _are_ based in the systemic idea that "white == good; black == bad". Just because something is traditional doesn't mean it's acceptable.
It took me a while to see just how insidious little things like this are, too. It's ok to take some time to understand. Just please switch terms while you do.
redlist & greenlist?
@Petros Best to avoid color altogether. ("red" has been used to refer to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, for example...)
Words that are descriptive of what's actually going on - allow/block, permit/deny, admit/refuse, and similar - are not only safer, but clearer about intent.
@danhunsaker
I respect your perspective, even if I do not share it at all.